Poisoned Bliss ❤️🍈

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Shoto Todoroki x Reader
(AU, no quirks)
(Inspired by one of my favorite comics on WEBTOON: Dear Nemesis)
Brief context: Shoto killed everyone in your family so that you could become higher nobility, but you'll be discovered eventually. He's been poisoning your food and wine in an attempt to keep you oblivious and unsuspecting.

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The wine tasted bitter; it wasn't sweet like you preferred.

Midnight had come and gone, with servants worryingly checking on your wellbeing. You didn't want anyone's sympathy. Your throat burned as you took another dreadful sip from your glass.

You were waiting for him. It was already too late; he was too far gone. The signs were bright red against pristine white. All of the blame fell onto you. If you hadn't accepted him into your family so easily, he would've rotted on the streets where he had hailed from.

"Countess? Are you still awake at this hour?" A soft, nimble voice asked. She was a young girl you employed as servant some months ago. You didn't know her name, but trusted her more than anyone else in your immediate family.

"Unfortunately. He's waiting to be let in, isn't he?" Your wine glass was empty. Setting it down, you misjudged the placement. It dangled off the edge of the small table before shattering from its abrupt fall.

You heard the girl wince. She didn't say another word, walking back to your bedroom door and holding it open for another person to pass inside. Then, she left herself. It was just you and that dreadful man.

"I'll get you another glass," he said, eager to open one of the cabinets and search for a new glass. "Would you like your favorite flavor again?" Although he asked for your preference, he chose for you anyway. A brand new bottle of the sweet, rich red wine you loved was opened and poured.

"...You mean all of those bottles you've had laced with poisonous grapes? I'm not blind, Shoto."

Yet you still took the new glass, downing it in just one fell swoop. You were supposed to slowly savor it unless you wanted an upset stomach. He took the glass from your hand, not trusting you to handle it yourself.

"It's not strong enough to kill you, don't fret. Even in constant consumption it'll only weaken your body. Are you ready for more?" Again, he didn't wait for your answer. More wine was poured. Then, it was drank.

"Bastard. I thought you loved me, but apparently not. I was a fool to ever welcome you into my family. I saved you!" Another glass was broken. You began to cry, frustrated at the turn of events. Your life was essentially ruined.

He clicked his tongue, and then to your surprise, drank right from the wine bottle himself. It was now half full. Setting it down carefully, he then gently took both of your hands into his. He was on his knees in front of you, sharing the most pitiful expression.

"Yes, you did indeed save me," a kiss to each palm, and then a wrist. "And no, I do love you. I love you more than what is appropriate between a steward and a Countess. Why do you think everything has turned out this way?" For the first time, he was crying. Your surprise and silence allowed him to share everything.

"They're gone. All of them. They wanted you out. I wanted you to stay. I've already cleaned everything, and an accident will be staged shortly. Don't you understand now?" Your limbs went limp, but Shoto was there to guide you through the grief.

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